Ying Ge

Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics

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Ying Ge is a distinguished researcher whose work sits at the intersection of international trade, technological adoption, and corporate innovation. Her most influential research investigates how industrial robot imports reshape firm-level innovation dynamics, offering critical insights into the relationship between automation and economic growth. In her landmark study, Ge employs sophisticated econometric methods to demonstrate that importing industrial robots significantly enhances corporate innovation capacity—a finding that holds even after rigorous endogeneity testing and robustness checks. While this paper is early in its citation trajectory, its forward-looking methodology and timely subject matter position it as a foundational contribution to understanding Industry 4.0's microeconomic effects. Ge’s work is particularly notable for its policy relevance, providing evidence that automation can complement rather than displace human ingenuity when channeled through strategic import decisions. Her research agenda speaks directly to contemporary debates about technological change and industrial competitiveness, making her a vital voice for scholars and policymakers navigating the complexities of global supply chains and innovation ecosystems.